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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,977.09, 13,465.62 and 2,403.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,977.09, 13,465.62 and 2,403.11 is: 3,604.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,977.09 : 13,465.62 = 2,403.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,977.09/13,465.62 = 2,403.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,977.09x = 13,465.62 × 2,403.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,977.09x = 32,359,366.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,359,366.08/8,977.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,604.66

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